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Volunteers
If you are interested in volunteering with
Pegasus, you can fill out this Volunteer Form.
In 2005 Pegasus was announced
as the winner of the National Australia Bank’s Volunteer
Awards for the ACT/NT in the Sport and Recreation
category. Our volunteer program was again recognised in 2007 when we were the State winner of the small to medium organisation category.
Volunteers need to be between the age of 14 and 80 to work
at Pegasus. No previous experience with horses is necessary,
however it is advantageous if you want to become a horse
leader in riding lessons.
What sort of jobs are available to volunteers?
Pegasus relies on volunteers for many functions within the
organisation. Volunteers can:
- Lead horses or assist riders in classes.
- Help with the care and grooming of horses.
- Help with stable management and cleaning tack.
- Help with farm maintenance tasks.
- Help with administrative tasks.
- Help with fundraising and catering.
- Help in working bees.
- Become a member of our Management Committee.
What training is provided?
Pegasus provides a comprehensive induction training program
to orient you to the organisation and help you become familiar
with your role and the policies and procedures at Pegasus. We
also provide on-the-job training and regular feedback for
volunteers as they gain more experience in their roles. Ad-hoc
workshops on specific topics of interest are
also offered throughout the year.
Is insurance provided for volunteers?
Pegasus prides itself on its safety record. All volunteers
are provided with training, which is important to minimise the
risk of injury to riders, horses and volunteers. Our horses
are also carefully selected and well trained for their jobs.
In the event of an accident occurring, all volunteers are
covered by Pegasus’s volunteer insurance. For more information
on the insurance cover, please contact our Volunteer Manager.
How often would I be expected to work at
Pegasus?
Volunteers can choose a workload that suits their
availability. Classes operate Monday to Saturday, but most
help is needed in classes during school hours on week days.
You can choose what days you volunteer, how regularly and for
how long. All that we ask is that you try to be consistent in
your commitment and that you notify us with as much advance
warning as possible if you are unable to come at any time.
How do I become a volunteer at Pegasus?
Interested volunteers should contact the Pegasus Volunteer
Manager to discuss your experience, the types of roles that
you might be interested in and what volunteer vacancies we
currently have. You will then be invited in to visit Pegasus
and see us in operation. This allows you to decide whether you
think volunteering at Pegasus would suit you and we can also
better assess how we can best use your expertise. We will then
ask you to complete a Volunteer Application Form (which
includes consenting to abide by Pegasus policies and a police
check), and can offer you a volunteer position as soon as one
becomes available. As we are regularly in need of new
volunteers, you generally don’t have to wait long! Induction
training will then be provided along with individualised
on-the-job training. Our nationally accredited coaches provide
this training for volunteers.
Volunteer Form:
How can I find out more about volunteering at
Pegasus?
If you still have further questions about volunteering,
please feel free to call and speak with our Volunteer Manager
on (02) 6254 9190.
If you are already a volunteer and would like to view the
Rights and Responsibilities,
click here.
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